Jeremy Freeman

A 1996 graduate of St. Lawrence University, Jeremy Freeman returned to his alma mater in the fall of 1999 to serve as the head coach of the men's and women's tennis programs.  Instilling in his players a strong work ethic and competitive spirit, Freeman has ensured that the Saints remain among the elite Division III collegiate tennis teams in the nation.

Freeman led the Saints men's team to its first independent NCAA bid in program history in 2010. Under his guidance, the Saints were regionally-ranked at 14th in the northeast polls, the highest the St. Lawrence men's tennis program has seen in the last ten years. The women's squad finished the 2010 season with a 12-5 record and ranked 16th in the regional poll.

Under Freeman's direction, the women's team earned two consecutive NCAA Tournament bids ('07,'08). They have also compiled an impressive 54-18 (.750) record over the past four seasons heading into 2010-2011. Meanwhile, the men's team advanced to the Liberty League championship for the first time in program history in 2010, finishing the season with a second place finish and an impressive 13-6 record.

Freeman has been recognized numerous times for his success as the team's head coach. In 2001, he was named UCAA Men's Coach of the Year and in 2003, the UCAA named him Women's Coach of the Year. In 2005, the Liberty League recognized Freeman as the Women's Coach of the Year. In 2004, Freeman was selected by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee as the Bernie McKinnon Coach of the Year Award recipient, which is given to a Saint Coach in recognition of outstanding contribution to athletics at St. Lawrence.

A St. Lawrence Alum, Freeman was a member of the men's tennis team as an undergraduate. With an extensive background in tennis coaching and instruction, Freeman has worked as an assistant tennis professional at Court One Athletic Club in Okemos, MI and spent three years as the head tennis professional for the Lake Placid Resort in Lake Placid, NY.

In 1999, Freeman completed his MS in Kinesiology from Michigan State University and returned to his alma mater in August after serving as the assistant athletic director and men's and women's tennis coach at Earlham College.

Freeman, in his capacity as an Assistant Athletic Director, manages and operates Appleton Arena and serves as both the Liaison to the Admissions Office as well as the liaison to the Department of Information Technology. During the summer months he also serves as the Director of Summer Sports Schools.

Freeman and his wife, University Photographer Tara Freeman, reside in Colton, N.Y.